Lead Survey Crew Chief – Remote Options, Employee-Owned

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Bonuses and extra hours bonuses

Remote/flexible hours

Generous paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer"s

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development & mentoring

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for land development, municipal, transportation, and infrastructure projects in Wisconsin.

You will guide survey fieldwork, ensure data quality, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field staff. You will oversee GPS equipment, robotic total stations, and data collectors while performing boundary, topographic, and utility surveys.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of land surveying experience.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS equipment, robotic total stations, and data collectors.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and Wisconsin practices.
• Experience with Civil 3D, CAD, and survey data workflows preferred.
• Ability to read plans, plats and legal descriptions with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for boundary, topographic, ALTA, control, utility, and construction surveys.
• Operate GPS equipment, robotic total stations, data collectors, and related tools.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of field measurements and survey data.
• Perform construction staking and layout for municipal, transportation, and site projects.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks.
• Coordinate daily field activities with PMs, engineers, clients, and contractors.
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining schedules and budgets.
• Support data transfer, field-to-finish workflows, and QC procedures.
• Maintain safety protocols and inspect equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Collaboration

Ability to read plans

Travel readiness

Safety commitment

Education

Associate degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

Trimble GPS equipment

Robotic total stations

Data collectors

Civil 3D

CAD software

Survey data processing workflows

Job description

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to lead field operations for land development, municipal, transportation, and infrastructure projects in Wisconsin.

You will guide survey fieldwork, ensure data quality, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field staff. You will oversee GPS equipment, robotic total stations, and data collectors while performing boundary, topographic, and utility surveys.